The Shire of Waroona, located in Western Australia’s Peel Region, offers residents a desirable small-town country lifestyle nested between the scenic forests of the Darling Scarp and the fishing-friendly beaches of the Indian Ocean. Conveniently located between Mandurah and Bunbury, Waroona provides the best of regional living with easy access to major urban centres.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Shire’s newly formed Customer & Development Services team as a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner with a strong focus on delivering excellent customer service and fostering positive outcomes for the community through proactive and sustainable land use planning. We welcome applications from planners who are at the beginning of their careers through to those with considerable experience looking to take on a more senior role.
We are looking for a confident and capable planner with a country focus, strong communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality service delivery. You'll need a solid understanding of the Western Australian Planning Framework and the ability to build positive, productive relationships with both the community and your colleagues, while contributing to and building on a positive workplace culture.
Work type: Full-time (9-day fortnight or 19-day month RDO options)
Salary: LGOA Level 7 to 9 - $70,000 to $90,000
Closing date: Friday 1st August 2025 @ 4pm
To be considered for the position, applicants must submit a covering letter, resume and address the selection criteria as per the instructions in the application package which may be obtained by clicking on the link below or by an email request to rates@warooona.wa.gov.au.
Town Planner / Senior Town Planner - Application Package
For further information regarding this position, please contact Kirsty Ferraro, Director Customer & Development Services, on (08) 9733 7800 during normal office hours.
Applications should be clearly endorsed “Private and Confidential – 014-25 – Town Planner/Senior Town Planner” and close with the undersigned 4.00pm Friday 1st August 2025.
The Shire of Waroona is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
MARK GOODLET
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER |